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    Gpu upgradeable??

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by afgballa, May 22, 2011.

  1. afgballa

    afgballa Notebook Guru

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    has anyone gotten the r3 gpu in the r1?

    thanks
     
    afgballa, May 22, 2011
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    Mucchan Notebook Geek

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    The GPU is soldered onto the motherboard so no, you can't actually upgrade it.
     
    Mucchan, May 22, 2011
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    afgballa Notebook Guru

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    that sucks but whatever thanks for the quick answer bro
     
    afgballa, May 22, 2011
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    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, as with most laptops, the GPU and CPU is soldered onto the motherboard. You can change the ram and HDD but thats about it.
     
    M11x ftw, May 22, 2011
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